A healthy pasta recipe for your next summer BBQ, courtesy of Anytime Fitness in Lander

This recipe makes packing a healthy lunch super easy. All you have to do is fill a container with some pasta salad, and bam, lunch is done! Why so easy? Well, this pasta salad is a well-balanced meal all in one bowl—no need for anything extra. You’ve got healthy, whole grain carbs, lots of nutrients from an array of tasty veggies, and a dose of healthy fat from olives and olive oil. And let’s not forget the secret ingredient that makes it even more satisfying—lean, plant-based protein from hearty chickpeas. All this, and not a drop of mayo in sight. Not too shabby, eh?

This salad is nice and tasty soon after you make it, but the flavors get even better if the salad can sit in the fridge overnight. So try making a batch in the evening, and it’ll be ready to divvy out all week for quick lunches.